November 19, 2018 (Truro) ─ The Native Council of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that they will be holding Collaborative Process meetings in regards to “Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Indian Act in response to the Superior Court of Quebec decision in Descheneaux c. Canada (Procureur général).”

If you are a Non-Status Indian, find out how the Descheneaux decision may affect you or someone you know be eligible to be registered as a status Indian by attending a meeting.

The Native Council of Nova Scotia (NCNS), the Self-Governing Authority for Mi’kmaq/ Aboriginal Peoples residing Off-Reserve in present day Nova Scotia, throughout traditional Mi’kmaq Territory of Mi’kma’ki, recently attended the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) 47th Annual General Assembly on September 21st and 22nd, 2018 at the Marriott, in Ottawa, Ontario.

The Native Council of Nova Scotia (NCNS), the Self-Governing Authority for Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal Peoples residing Off-Reserve in present day Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq Territory of Mi’kma’ki, held their 44th Annual General Assembly on September 15 and 16, 2018 at the Holiday Inn, Truro, Nova Scotia.

On behalf of the Native Council of Nova Scotia, Chief Lorraine Augustine and guest Theresa Cooke, delightfully attended the Welcome Dinner Reception on the occasion of the 16th Meeting of the Speakers of the Lower Houses of the G7, on September 6, 2018, in Halifax, NS.

The Grassroots Presentation is an opportunity to learn more about the programs and services the Native Council of Nova Scotia has to offer, and how they can benefit individuals. It is also a great opportunity to meet Lorraine Augustine, Chief and President of the Native Council of Nova Scotia.

On Thursday January 18 @ 630pm Chief Lorraine Augustine will host a Native Council of Nova Scotia Grassroots Presentation at the Wandlynn Inn, Amherst.

The Grassroots Presentation is an opportunity to learn more about the programs and services the Native Council of Nova Scotia has to offer, and how they can benefit individuals. It is also a great opportunity to meet the new Chief.

As we close out 2017 and start 2018 as Chief and President of the Native Council of Nova Scotia I would like to take a moment to wish you a Happy Holidays and thank you all for your contributions to our organization.

Chief & President Lorraine Augustine, of the Native Council of Nova Scotia, along with the Board of Directors, members and staff extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy.